Originally posted by Unregistered
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Unless you're referring to an MLS Academy which is marginally better. most DA's in the state are weak. The coaching is light years away from top European Academies and the kids are not that great either. I know this because I've done all this with my son for the past 24 months so I speak from experience.
You lost me when you said they are preparing them to play professional soccer. I have seen DA coaches work up close and they are very limited in their tactical knowledge or how to prepare the drills to face tough competition. As in playing out of the back against a top European team that has 11 players pressuring you. I can assure you most DA's couldn't get past the middle of the field without losing the ball.
And that statement that "a kid who plays DA has a 100 tenfold chance to play professionally" is pure nonsense from somebody who has limited knowledge of this sport outside the borders.
I'm glad you and your kid have found a club you're happy with, but don't try and sell me on the other nonsense cause I've been around too much. DA academies or any other club in the US would get crushed vs that same age group vs a top European Academy. I've seen this up close.
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